Teaching & Modules
Teaching methods - what to expect
Due to the high module variability for this programme, each module has its own way of delivery, teaching and assessment methods.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Written/Practical Examinations
- Seminars
- Presentations
- Essays
Forms of assessment may typically include seminars, presentations, essays, practical write-ups and written examinations. Coursework contributes approximately 30-40% and examinations approximately 60-70% to your final mark, although we have a number of modules assessed by coursework only.
Modules
Year
Required Modules
The programme is 120 credits. You must choose ONE of the available projects and make the rest of the credits up from taught modules of your choice.
Courses are divided into modules. You will take modules totaling 120 credits.
You are required to complete a research project, either library-based or experimental, from the following options:
- Experimental Project in Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology (45 credits)
- Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology Library Project (15 credits)
- Data Collection & Analysis Projects in Surgical Sciences and Anatomy (30 credits)
Optional Modules
After choosing a project you must then take enough modules to bring your total for the year to 120, from a range of optional modules, which may typically but NOT exclusively include:
- Advanced Human Anatomy (30 credits)
- Biology of Ageing (15 credits)
- Birth Defects (15 credits)
- Cellular Basis of Disease (15 credits)
- Developed Neurobiology (30 credits)
- Emergence of Vertebrate Form & Function (15 credits)
- Genes & Development (15 credits)
- Psychology I (15 credits)
- Regenerative Medicine (15 credits)
- Stem Cell Biology (15 credits)
- Surgical Sciences (30 credits)
THERE ARE MANY MODULES TO CHOOSE FROM ON THIS PROGRAMME AND THE MODULE DATABASE, ALONG WITH GUIDANCE FROM BIOSCIENCE PROGRAMMES@KCL.AC.UK, WHEN CHOOSING MODULES, SHOULD BE REFERRED TO.
Please note: students can only take one of the Level 5 modules from the list above. It is also possible to take taught modules offered by other programmes where they form a coherent course of study. No level 4 module may be taken.
Module levels are known by the number that is at the beginning of the module code.
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
One year
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
29 March 2026